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Echinocereus engelmannii

Strawberry Hedgehog

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Description

Clumping cactus grows slowly to 1' x 2'. Stems are medium green with brown spines. Flowers appear in spring, they are magenta and very showy. Vibrant spring color. Good for small spaces. Accepts full sun. Native to the Sonoran Desert.

 

Plant Type

Cactus

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Red

Fruit Season

Summer

Water Saving Tip:

In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.

Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.